A good, solid gun cabinet/safe is something that any firearm owner should consider. They offer many advantages over other popular gun storage methods, and can also add aesthetic appeal to a room in your home.

Gun cabinets are a good idea because they can provide safety. Your guns, when locked away, are not easily accessible by children or others that might possibly harm themselves or others. They are also more difficult to access for anyone that may be in your home against your wishes, preventing your own firearms from being used against you.

Another benefit to implementing a gun cabinet is the safety of your property. Some firearms are very valuable, and also susceptible to scratching or other physical damage. Having them locked away prevents unauthorized handling of your property. A gun that is locked away is also more difficult to steal, preventing the loss of your firearm collection.

Some of these cabinets are built from steel (also referred to as gun safes), while others are constructed of wood and glass. The wooden ones can be built at home, while the steel safes are generally only purchased from outdoor supply stores, gun shops, or safe companies. All proper firearm cabinets have a reliable, quality locking device on the door, preventing anyone that does not have the key or combination from accessing your firearms.

Some of the more ornate, wooden cabinets can add a very rustic, manly feel to the dcor of your room, and are popular in "man cave" rooms and hunting lodges. If you have a cabin-style vacation home, a one of these cabinets can really add to the "outdoorsy" atmosphere. This does not, however, mean that a safe or cabinet will clash with a traditional, or modern home design. There are plenty of cabinet/safe companies that offer very trendy metal gun cabinets.

Installing and utilizing a gun cabinet is both smart and safe firearm ownership.